Black Box VX-HDMI-TP-100M User manual

BL A C K B O X®
Use a single CAT5e/6 cable run to extend
uncompressed HD video, audio, and control
signals up to 328 feet (100 m).
• Supports IR extension and CEC passthrough.
• Enables you to control source devices at the screen.
Extended Range HDMI and IR Extender
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FCC and IC RFI Statements
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION AND
INDUSTRY CANADA RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE STATEMENTS
This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio-frequency energy,
and if not installed and used properly, that is, in strict accordance with the
manufacturer’s instructions, may cause interference to radio communication.
It has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A computing
device in accordance with the specifications in Subpart B of Part 15 of FCC rules,
which are designed to provide reasonable protection against such interference
when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. Operation of
this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause interference, in which case
the user at his own expense will be required to take whatever measures may be
necessary to correct the interference.
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible
for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class A limits for radio noise
emis sion from digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference Regulation
of Industry Canada.
Le présent appareil numérique n’émet pas de bruits radioélectriques dépassant les
limites applicables aux appareils numériques de la classe A prescrites dans le
Règlement sur le brouillage radioélectrique publié par Industrie Canada.
Normas Oficiales Mexicanas (NOM)
Electrical Safety Statement
INSTRUCCIONES DE SEGURIDAD
1. Todas las instrucciones de seguridad y operación deberán ser leídas antes de que el
aparato eléctrico sea operado.
2. Las instrucciones de seguridad y operación deberán ser guardadas para
referencia futura.
3. Todas las advertencias en el aparato eléctrico y en sus instrucciones de
operación deben ser respetadas.

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NOM Statement
4. Todas las instrucciones de operación y uso deben ser seguidas.
5. El aparato eléctrico no deberá ser usado cerca del agua—por ejemplo,
cerca de la tina de baño, lavabo, sótano mojado o cerca de una alberca,
etc.
6. El aparato eléctrico debe ser usado únicamente con carritos o pedestales
que sean recomendados por el fabricante.
7. El aparato eléctrico debe ser montado a la pared o al techo sólo como sea
recomendado por el fabricante.
8. Servicio—El usuario no debe intentar dar servicio al equipo eléctrico más allá
lo descrito en las instrucciones de operación. Todo otro servicio deberá ser
referido a personal de servicio calificado.
9. El aparato eléctrico debe ser situado de tal manera que su posición no
interfiera su uso. La colocación del aparato eléctrico sobre una cama, sofá,
alfombra o superficie similar puede bloquea la ventilación, no se debe
colocar en libreros o gabinetes que impidan el flujo de aire por los orificios
de ventilación.
10. El equipo eléctrico deber ser situado fuera del alcance de fuentes de calor
como radiadores, registros de calor, estufas u otros aparatos (incluyendo
amplificadores) que producen calor.
11. El aparato eléctrico deberá ser connectado a una fuente de poder sólo del
tipo descrito en el instructivo de operación, o como se indique en el
aparato.
12. Precaución debe ser tomada de tal manera que la tierra fisica y la
polarización del equipo no sea eliminada.
13. Los cables de la fuente de poder deben ser guiados de tal manera que no
sean pisados ni pellizcados por objetos colocados sobre o contra ellos,
poniendo particular atención a los contactos y receptáculos donde salen
del aparato.
14. El equipo eléctrico debe ser limpiado únicamente de acuerdo a las
recomendaciones del fabricante.
15. En caso de existir, una antena externa deberá ser localizada lejos de las
lineas de energia.

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NOM Statement
16. El cable de corriente deberá ser desconectado del cuando el equipo no sea
usado por un largo periodo de tiempo.
17. Cuidado debe ser tomado de tal manera que objectos liquidos no sean
derramados sobre la cubierta u orificios de ventilación.
18. Servicio por personal calificado deberá ser provisto cuando:
A: El cable de poder o el contacto ha sido dañado; u
B: Objectos han caído o líquido ha sido derramado dentro del aparato; o
C: El aparato ha sido expuesto a la lluvia; o
D: El aparato parece no operar normalmente o muestra un cambio en su
desempeño; o
E: El aparato ha sido tirado o su cubierta ha sido dañada.

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Trademarks Used in this Manual
Trademarks Used in this Manual
Black Box and the Double Diamond logo are registered trademarks of
BB Technologies, Inc.
Dolby Digital and Dolby True HD are registered trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
DTS Digital and DTS-HD are registered trademarks of DTS, Inc.
HDMI is a registered trademark of HDMI Licensing, LLC.
UL is a registered trademark of Underwriters Laboratories.
Any other trademarks mentioned in this manual are acknowledged to be
the property of the trademark owners.

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Table of Contents
Table of Contents
1. Specifications..............................................................................................7
2. Overview ...............................................................................................8
2.1 Introduction .....................................................................................8
2.2 Features ...........................................................................................8
2.3 What’s Included...............................................................................8
2.4 Hardware Description ......................................................................9
2.4.1 Transmitter..............................................................................9
2.4.2 Receiver ................................................................................ 10
3. Connection and Operation....................................................................... 12
Appendix. Troubleshooting .............................................................................. 13
A.1 Contacting Black Box..................................................................... 13
A.2 Shipping and Packaging................................................................. 13

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Chapter 1: Specifications
1. Specifications
Approvals — Converter Unit: FCC
Power Supply: UL®, FCC
Input Video Signal — 1.2 volts p-p
Operating Frequency — Video Amplifier Bandwidth: 3.4 Gbps/340 MHz,
Vertical Frequency Range: 50/60 Hz
Output Video — HDMI
*Transmission Distance — Using CAT5e/6 cable: 328 ft. (100 m) for
1080p/60 Hz
* NOTE: Distance depends on the characteristics and quality of the cable and the
type of HDMI source and display.
Resolutions (HDTV) — Interlaced: (50 and 60 Hz) 480i, 576i, 1080i;
Progressive: (50 and 60 Hz) 480p, 576p, 720p, 1080p
PC Resolutions — Up to 1920 x 1200/1920 x 1080
Connectors — Transmitter: (1) HDMI F input, (1) 3.5-mm IR emitter jack,
(1) RJ-45 output (CATx interconnect);
Receiver: (1) HDMI F output, (1) 3.5-mm IR receiver jack, (1) RJ-45 output
(CATx interconnect)
Indicators — (3) LEDS on both the transmitter and receiver: Power, Link, HDCP
Power — For both the transmitter and receiver: AC input: 115–230 VAC,
50–60 Hz;
Output: 5 VDC
Size — Each unit: 1"H x 2.6"W x 3.9"D (2.5 x 6.6 x 4 cm)
Weight — Each unit: 0.4 lb. (0.2 kg)

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Chapter 2: Overview
2. Overview
2.1 Introduction
The Extended Range HDMI and IR Extender drives your HD display with resolu-
tions of 1080p/60 Hz up to 328 feet (100 meters) away from your HDMI®or
DVI-D source using one CAT5e/6 cable. A built-in IR extender function allows IR
remote control of source devices from a remote viewing location. To do this, the
extender sends IR commands received near the display back to the source devices.
2.2 Features
• Supports HDCP.
• Supports uncompressed HDMI signals.
• Enables HDMI 10.2 Gbps over a single 328-ft. (100-m) CAT5e/6 cable.
• Supports 340-MHz/3.4-Gbps per channel (10.2 Gbps all channels) bandwidth.
• Supports 1080p @ 60 Hz @ 48-bit pixels.
• Enables 3D pass-through.
• Supports CEC pass-through.
• Works with uncompressed audio such as LPCM.
• Supports compressed audio such as DTS®Digital, Dolby®Digital, including
DTS-HD®and Dolby True HD®.
• A built-in IR extender function allows IR remote control of source devices from a
remote viewing location by sending IR commands received in the vicinity of the
display back to the source devices.
• CAT5e/6 cable should conform to the IEEE-568B standard.
2.3 What’s Included
Your package should contain the following items. If anything is missing or
damaged, contact Black Box Technical Support at 724-746-5500
or [e-mail].
• Transmitter unit
• Receiver unit
• (2) 5-VDC power supplies
• Extender infrared receiver
• Extender infrared emitter

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Chapter 2: Overview
• (4) wallmount brackets with (8) screws
• This user’s manual
2.4 Hardware Description
2.4.1 Transmitter
Figures 2-1 and 2-2 show the front and back panels of the transmitter unit. Table
2-1 describes its components.
1 2 3 4 5
Figure 2-1. Transmitter’s front panel.
6 7
Figure 2-2. Transmitter’s back panel.

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Chapter 2: Overview
Table 2-1. Transmitter’s components.
Number Component Description
1Barrel connector Links to 5-VDC power supply
2Power LED Lights when the unit is receiving power.
3Link LED
When this LED is ”ON,” an HDBASE-T link connection is
established between the transmitter and the receiver over the
CAT5e/6 cable.
4
HDCP LED
When this LED is ”ON,” video content with HDCP
protection is being transferred.
When the LED is “Blinking,”video content without HDCP is
being transferred.
When the LED is “OFF,” no video is connected.
5HDBASE-T Connect the transmitter to the receiver using a CAT5e/6 cable.
6IE port
Connect the extender infrared emitter cable from this port to
the HDMI source to control the source from the viewing
location.
7HDMI In port Connect the HDMI source to this port.
2.4.2 Receiver
FIgures 2-3 and 2-4 show the front and back panels of the receiver unit. Table 2-2
describes its components.
1 2 3 4 5
Figure 2-3. Receiver’s front panel.

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6 7
Figure 2-4. Receiver’s back panel.
Table 2-2. Receiver’s components.
Number Component Description
1Barrel connector Links to 5-VDC power supply
2Power LED Lights when the unit is receiving power.
3Link LED
When this LED is ”ON,” an HDBASE-T link connection is
established between the transmitter and the receiver over the
CAT5e/6 cable.
4
HDCP LED
When this LED is ”ON,” video content with HDCP
protection is being transferred.
When the LED is “Blinking,”video content without HDCP is
being transferred.
When the LED is “OFF,” no video is connected.
5HDBASE-T Connect the transmitter to the receiver using a CAT5e/6 cable.
6IR port Connect the extender infrared receiver cable from this port to
the IR command of the source.
7HDMI Out port Connect the HDMI sink to this port.

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Chapter 3: Connection and Operation
3. Connection and Operation
1. Connect the HDMI source (such as DVD, PS3, STB ) to the input of the
transmitter.
2. Connect the receiver’s output to an HDTV display.
3. Use a CAT5e/6 cable up to 328 feet (100 m) to connect the transmitter and
receiver.
4. Plug one power supply into the transmitter and the other into the receiver.
5. Power on the HDTV display and HDMI source.
NOTE: We recommend that you use one continuous run of CAT5e/6 cable
from transmitter to receiver. Using patched connections may affect
the maximum distance.
CAUTION: Insert or remove the cable gently.
External infrared
emitter
External infrared
receiver
HDMI cable
328 ft. (100 m)
CAT5e/6 cable
HDTV
Extended Range HDMI
and IR Extender
Transmitter unit
(VX-HDMI-TP-100M)
Extended Range HDMI and
IR Extender
Receiver unit
(VX-HDMI-TP-100M)
HDMI source
HDMI cable
Figure 3-1. Connection diagram.

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Appendix: Troubleshooting
Appendix. Troubleshooting
A.1 Contacting Black Box
If you determine that your extender is malfunctioning, do not attempt to alter or
repair the unit. It contains no user-serviceable parts. Contact Black Box Technical
Support at 724-746-5500 or [e-mail].
Before you do, make a record of the history of the problem. We will be able to
provide more efficient and accurate assistance if you have a complete description,
including:
• the nature and duration of the problem.
• when the problem occurs.
• the components involved in the problem.
• any particular application that, when used, appears to create the problem or
make it worse.
A.2 Shipping and Packaging
If you need to transport or ship your extender:
• Package it carefully. We recommend that you use the original container.
• If you are returning the unit, make sure you include everything you received
with it. Before you ship for return or repair, contact Black Box to get a Return
Authorization (RA) number.

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